{"url":"https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22059755?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ_JrFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeMJn4tCsDJc__w2OQ_SG0N33pFc8k6oCJyxYVbgcqbKMTOOGiZ_9HYUoVcxY_aem_gwrdQ2kc8q2urgQQoKoANA","title":"Wanneroo mayor's f-bomb sparks social media firestorm","domain":"thewest.com.au","imageUrl":"https://images.pexels.com/photos/6949977/pexels-photo-6949977.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=650&w=940","category":"Tech","language":"en","slug":"ac4a75c9","id":"ac4a75c9-96b3-490b-8560-49ad615bf7b7","description":"City of Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken swore on a hot mic during a council meeting.","summary":"## TL;DR\n- **City of Wanneroo** mayor **Linda Aitken** swore on a hot mic during a council meeting. \n- Frustration over absent councillors sparked the slip while debating **Mindarie Marina** security.\n- Social media backlash highlights code of conduct breach; city is investigating.[[1]](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586)[[2]](https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22059755)\n\n## The story at a glance\n**Linda Aitken**, mayor of **City of Wanneroo**, faced social media criticism after an f-bomb escaped her microphone nearly three hours into a March council meeting. The outburst came amid tension over absent councillors during debate on night-time closure and security at **Mindarie Marina**'s public boardwalk and jetty. The clip spread via a residents' Facebook group, prompting the city to address the matter under its code of conduct barring offensive language.[[1]](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586)\n\n## Key moments & milestones\n- Council discusses request for night-time closure and extra security at **Mindarie Marina** boardwalk and jetty.\n- **Cr Rowe** leaves room; **Cr Berry** chats aside, frustrating **Linda Aitken**.\n- Mayor calls **5-minute break**: “I note that **Cr Rowe** has left the room and **Cr Berry**’s talking... I might just cease the meeting... Thank you.”[[1]](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586)\n- F-bomb overheard on mic to **CEO Bill Parker**: “What the f… does he do to…”\n- Mayor mutes mic; **10-minute break** follows, second of the nearly **5-hour** session.\n- Meeting resumes; council votes to keep public access while probing more safety options.[[1]](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586)\n\n## Signature highlights\nClip shared in **Associated Residents & Ratepayers City of Wanneroo** Facebook group, captioned: “The mayor leading by example in her role as head of culture ..... not!” Post notes uneven break rules: “Some councilors aren’t allowed to go to the loo but others have already left .... as usual.”[[1]](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586)\n\n**City of Wanneroo** code of conduct states members “must not use offensive or derogatory language when referring to another person.” City confirmed to PerthNow it is “aware of comments made” in the last ordinary meeting and “addressing the matter,” offering no further details.[[1]](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586)\n\nLivestream captured the slip live, amplifying quick spread on social media just days after publication on **5 April 2026**.[[1]](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586)\n\n## Why it matters\nPublic officials' live slips test standards for decorum in local governance, especially in livestreamed meetings. Ratepayers in **Wanneroo** may question leadership tone amid ongoing council tensions over access and safety. Watch for any formal code breach findings or **Linda Aitken**'s response in coming council sessions.[[1]](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586)","hashtags":["#wanneroo","#mayor","#aitken","#f-bomb","#councilmeeting","#mindariemarina"],"sources":[{"url":"https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22059755?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ_JrFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeMJn4tCsDJc__w2OQ_SG0N33pFc8k6oCJyxYVbgcqbKMTOOGiZ_9HYUoVcxY_aem_gwrdQ2kc8q2urgQQoKoANA","title":"Original article"},{"url":"https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22095586","title":""},{"url":"https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/city-of-wanneroo-mayor-linda-aitken-slammed-on-social-media-for-dropping-the-f-bomb-at-council-meeting-c-22059755","title":""}],"viewCount":2,"publishedAt":"2026-04-05T11:32:11.082Z"}